Are You A Mommy Martyr?
“I can’t leave my child/children and go to lunch.” “My child/children take all of my time. I’m exhausted at the end of the day. There is no way I could do something for me.” “I chose to have children. When they are grown, then I’ll figure out what I want to do with my life.” […]
Holding Space For Others
I’ve been learning something very intriguing to me the past little while. It is a concept that Brooke Snow, a podcast host, teaches. It is the principle of Holding Space. Have you ever walked into a room and felt tension and a sinking feeling? Or have you ever walked into a room and felt uplifted […]
When Darkness Seems Too Much
My husband and I recently took an extended trip from Utah to the Bahamas in our personal plane. During the first leg to Texas, we had one hour left. It was 10 pm. The lights of the towns below us twinkled in the pitch black space below us. Suddenly the lights disappeared and, except for […]
Parenting Pre-Teens and Teens
I heard a brilliant call today while I was participating in a coach training I am part of. The caller has 3 girls, ages 10, 12 and 14. Her mode has been to serve her daughters. As a Christian woman, she has been feeling called to move from servant to shepherd. She was also feeling […]
Does Your Child Know How To Tie His Shoes?
What do you remember about your first pair of shoes? Were they flashy? Were they cute? Were they in style? Were they lace up or velcro? Were you excited by them or embarrassed by them? I remember teaching my younger brother how to tie his shoes. I also remember when velcro became the “in” thing. […]
The Day My Teenager “Lost It”
Several years ago, one of our then-teenagers “lost it.” They exploded. While I don’t remember the specific cause, I well remember the tantrum, the yelling, the frustration they expressed, the intense feeling of overwhelm and anger. I remember being taken off guard. I was stunned because this particular child was usually very mellow and chill. […]
Live Your Story
It’s time! You are more than ready…you are an amazing creator. It matters!
Are You Just Existing In The World?
For 40+ years it never occurred to me that I could take a challenge and allow it to be a catalyst to help me create something better. One of my clients says it this way: Before coaching, I was not consciously aware of myself. I just existed in the world. I was being created by […]
How Parents Stifle Their Children/Teens
You’ve probably been there. That moment when your child is hanging onto you, bouncing up and down, a desperate plea coming from their vocal chords: Mommy, MOmmy, MOMMY… It’s probably the hundredth time they have done it today. OR that moment when you ask your teen what is going on and they respond with: nothing […]
What Is Your Story For 2021?
Speak to the future so the past stops repeating. Every January I help my clients write a new story–a story about what they would like to create during that year; a story about how they want to show up amidst the challenges they face now or in the future. They know the only person they […]
